1. Introduction

At Macchina, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.

2. Data We Collect

• Registration data: Name, email, phone number (optional), address.
• Financial data: Transaction history, deposit amounts, bidding history.
• Browsing data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, visit times.
• Device data: Device type, operating system (for UX optimization).

3. How We Use Your Data

• Operating your account and providing bidding and shipping services.
• Sending auction notifications, invoices, and shipping updates.
• Improving the platform based on usage patterns.
• Fraud prevention and platform security.
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share limited information with:

• Shipping companies: Your name and shipping address for vehicle delivery.
• Payment gateways: Data necessary to process payments (PayPal, Stripe).
• Legal authorities: Only when required by court order.

5. Data Protection

We use SSL/TLS encryption for all communications. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plaintext. We regularly review our security procedures to ensure the highest levels of protection.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Maintain your login session.
• Remember language and display preferences.
• Analyze traffic to improve performance.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

7. Your Rights

• Access: You may request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: You may correct any inaccurate data.
• Deletion: You may request account and data deletion (subject to legal obligations).
• Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from marketing notifications at any time.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data throughout your account's active period + 5 years after closure for legal and tax compliance. Browsing data is automatically deleted after 12 months.

9. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. You will be notified by email of any material changes. Continued use of the platform after an update constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For any privacy inquiries: [email protected]